Originally Posted by
QF009
I will graduate with double degrees in Arts (political science) and Law. I was looking at the Qantas graduate program (corporate stream) but I'm not sure if my lack of Business qualifications will hinder me. My dream job would be to work in public affairs/government relations/corporate communications or marketing at Qantas
I graduated this year with a B Arts and a Certificate in Conflict Resolution (it was a bonus if you picked the right papers). For ages I was thinking about doing public sector work, but I've been working in that for a little while now and I don't think it is my thing (I'm working for a foreign government in Auckland in trade). I would love to apply for the Qantas grad program (I'm orginally an Aussie, been in Auckland four years), but I'm going to get my travel industry experience first while I'm still young (I'm 22) and then go and do a business masters in a few years time (say when I'm 26). I'm thinking marketing / public relations is going to be my business strength, but I'm hoping to work that out as I go. I'm REALLY kicking myself for not doing a combined Arts / Business. I've stuffed up there but never mind. I was doing Arts / Law but quickly realised I hated law and it wasn't worth continuing 'just to have a law degree'... I've been looking at University of Melbourne for a business degree or ANU maybe (but Canberra is BORING).
Good luck with your quest and hopefully we meet at Qantas one day!
Originally Posted by
sadiqhassan
I am also obsessed with everything Emirates (have the t-shirt, hat, posters, lanyard, all timetables, boarding cards etc etc.) The 'please fasten your seatbelt' announcement in arabic was even my ringtone for a while.
I also want to work as a TA just for fun if nothing else. If you don't mind me asking
- was there an opening or did you just apply
- what were the minimum requirements?
There is an STA right across the street and I am waiting for a 'now hiring' sign.
I didn't really want to work for STA initially, but I'm glad the opportunity is there for me to get some travel industry experience. STA's market is not one which I relate to. I have no interest in budget travel at all. I don't know how I'm going to sell backpacking trips when I prefer business class and five star resorts...
To answer your questions... There was an add on a local NZ job seeking website and I applied though that. However, you can apply direct on STA's website - you should fill it out! Re requirements, I don't have any experience, just a uni degree and custy service experience (my government work isn't relevant). You should apply if you want! See how you go!
I love Emirates. I fly them basically exclusively internationally. Their route network is very good for Aussies / Kiwis flying into Asia or Africa / Europe. And Skywards is great for accumulating miles! (Booking online gets a nice bonus for business!). Anyway, a friend of mine is ex-cabin crew for Emirates and she knows the whole Arabic safety presentation. It's pretty funny hearing a blonde British girl rant in Arabic! I've also just had a friend start cabin crew for Emirates and she loves it. I ALMOST considered doing cabin crew for them, but I've got a great relationship and I know I couldn't handle what cabin crew get put through (plus I'd prefer to be on the recieving end of service!).
One thing that worries me about Emirates is their expansion rate. My friend resigned as cabin crew because basically Emirates is falling apart back-office due to the huge expansion they are going through. They are recieving too many new planes and too many entry level staff (cabin crew) for the senior staff / back office staff to manage properly. I can't remember the ratio exactly, but the cabin crew to support staff ratio is insane... It's a great airline but apparently they need to get on top of things and make sure they are managing their rapid expansion properly. They don't need to slip in customer service or aircraft maintinance.